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Northern Ireland News for October 2008 : Page 5
UK National News, Oct 24, 2008
Other News In Brief
Ryanair To Close Valencia Base Budget airline Ryanair has announced it is to close its base at Valencia, Spain, which will result in the loss of 70 weekly flights. The Irish budget carrier flew from ...
Other News In Brief
Ryanair To Close Valencia Base Budget airline Ryanair has announced it is to close its base at Valencia, Spain, which will result in the loss of 70 weekly flights. The Irish budget carrier flew from ...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2008
JCB Staff Vote To Reduce Hours
Thousands of staff at manufacturing firm JCB have agreed to reduce their working week in an attempt to save their jobs. In a two-thirds majority, members of the GMB union revealed around 2,500 member...
JCB Staff Vote To Reduce Hours
Thousands of staff at manufacturing firm JCB have agreed to reduce their working week in an attempt to save their jobs. In a two-thirds majority, members of the GMB union revealed around 2,500 member...
Recruitment News, Oct 24, 2008
Jobs To Flow From Tesco's New Crumlin Store
Tesco has pledged to recruit as many people as possible from the Co Antrim area now that full planning permission for a new Tesco in Crumlin has been granted. Within a few weeks the company will adve...
Jobs To Flow From Tesco's New Crumlin Store
Tesco has pledged to recruit as many people as possible from the Co Antrim area now that full planning permission for a new Tesco in Crumlin has been granted. Within a few weeks the company will adve...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2008
Ofgem Launches 'Energy Best Deal'
Energy regulator Ofgem has launched Energy Best Deal, a campaign to empower low income customers with the information to help them make the most of the energy market. The campaign has been devised b...
Ofgem Launches 'Energy Best Deal'
Energy regulator Ofgem has launched Energy Best Deal, a campaign to empower low income customers with the information to help them make the most of the energy market. The campaign has been devised b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2008
Gas Bills Up For Review
There has been an official welcome for news of at least a 'glimmer of hope' for gas users in Northern Ireland. Following a 19.2% price increase introduced by Phoenix Gas at the beginning of this mont...
Gas Bills Up For Review
There has been an official welcome for news of at least a 'glimmer of hope' for gas users in Northern Ireland. Following a 19.2% price increase introduced by Phoenix Gas at the beginning of this mont...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2008
£98m Targeted To Increase Key Sector Skills
Nearly £100 million is to be targeted at increasing the skills of workers in "vital" industries, Skills Secretary John Denham has announced. In a speech to the CBI John Denham identified a number of...
£98m Targeted To Increase Key Sector Skills
Nearly £100 million is to be targeted at increasing the skills of workers in "vital" industries, Skills Secretary John Denham has announced. In a speech to the CBI John Denham identified a number of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2008
'M*A*S*H' Medics Welcomed Back
Local Territorial Army medics who provided critical, emergency care and life-saving theatre operations under extremely pressured war-zone conditions have been welcomed back to NI. The NI Health Minis...
'M*A*S*H' Medics Welcomed Back
Local Territorial Army medics who provided critical, emergency care and life-saving theatre operations under extremely pressured war-zone conditions have been welcomed back to NI. The NI Health Minis...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2008
Jenni Supports UCF Campaign
One of radio and television's most respected broadcasters, Jenni Murray, flew into Belfast today to be the guest speaker at the Ulster Cancer Foundation's (UCF) annual Think Pink! luncheon, which cele...
Jenni Supports UCF Campaign
One of radio and television's most respected broadcasters, Jenni Murray, flew into Belfast today to be the guest speaker at the Ulster Cancer Foundation's (UCF) annual Think Pink! luncheon, which cele...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2008
French Trade Boosts Fermanagh Cheeses
With orders being received from Galeries Lafayette in France and from outlets as far away as Asia, a local cheesemaker is celebrating success. NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster today praised Fivemile...
French Trade Boosts Fermanagh Cheeses
With orders being received from Galeries Lafayette in France and from outlets as far away as Asia, a local cheesemaker is celebrating success. NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster today praised Fivemile...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2008
Child Poverty 'Costs The UK £25bn A year'
The total economic impact of child poverty on Britain is around £25bn every year, according to new research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). By combining two "cautious" economic calculation...
Child Poverty 'Costs The UK £25bn A year'
The total economic impact of child poverty on Britain is around £25bn every year, according to new research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). By combining two "cautious" economic calculation...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2008
Farmer's Death Was Murder, Say Police
Police have said they are treating the death of a Co Armagh farmer as murder. Forty-five year old Victor Stewart's body was found at his remote farmhouse on Creevekeeran Road in Middletown on Wednes...
Farmer's Death Was Murder, Say Police
Police have said they are treating the death of a Co Armagh farmer as murder. Forty-five year old Victor Stewart's body was found at his remote farmhouse on Creevekeeran Road in Middletown on Wednes...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2008
Action Taken To Protect HMS London Wreck
The remains of an historic ship are to be protected under plans announced by the Minister of Culture, Barbara Follett. The Minister for Culture has taken action to protect the wreck of HMS London, wh...
Action Taken To Protect HMS London Wreck
The remains of an historic ship are to be protected under plans announced by the Minister of Culture, Barbara Follett. The Minister for Culture has taken action to protect the wreck of HMS London, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2008
Tesco Crumlin Site Gets Green Light
Plans to build a multi-million pound Tesco store in Crumlin have been given the go-ahead by Antrim Borough Council. The store will be constructed on the site of the former Cattle Market in the Main...
Tesco Crumlin Site Gets Green Light
Plans to build a multi-million pound Tesco store in Crumlin have been given the go-ahead by Antrim Borough Council. The store will be constructed on the site of the former Cattle Market in the Main...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2008
Murder Trial Adjourned
A high profile murder case has today come to a temporary end. No other details surrounding the move were given in court and the case has now been adjourned until 10 November. The jury hearing the tr...
Murder Trial Adjourned
A high profile murder case has today come to a temporary end. No other details surrounding the move were given in court and the case has now been adjourned until 10 November. The jury hearing the tr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2008
Quinn Family Meet Gardaí Boss
Relatives of murdered Co Armagh man, Paul Quinn are meeting Gardaí Commissioner Fachtna Murphy (pictured) in Dublin today to discuss the investigation into the murder of the 21-year-old last year. T...
Quinn Family Meet Gardaí Boss
Relatives of murdered Co Armagh man, Paul Quinn are meeting Gardaí Commissioner Fachtna Murphy (pictured) in Dublin today to discuss the investigation into the murder of the 21-year-old last year. T...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
Lorry Driver Charged Over Motorway Deaths
A lorry driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a family of six were killed in a motorway collision. David and Michelle Statham had been returning to their home in Lland...
Lorry Driver Charged Over Motorway Deaths
A lorry driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a family of six were killed in a motorway collision. David and Michelle Statham had been returning to their home in Lland...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
Man Remanded Over Death Collision
A man charged with causing the death of a father-of-two, has been remanded in custody. Bryan Hardwick, 26, was returning home with his son, daughter and a family friend on Saturday, 11 October after ...
Man Remanded Over Death Collision
A man charged with causing the death of a father-of-two, has been remanded in custody. Bryan Hardwick, 26, was returning home with his son, daughter and a family friend on Saturday, 11 October after ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2008
Day 9: Movilla Strike To Continue
Teachers at Movilla High School, in Newtownards, have decided to remain on the picket line, after further talks aimed at ending their strike failed. Twenty-five NASUWT union members rejected a deal ...
Day 9: Movilla Strike To Continue
Teachers at Movilla High School, in Newtownards, have decided to remain on the picket line, after further talks aimed at ending their strike failed. Twenty-five NASUWT union members rejected a deal ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
Police 'Failing To Record' Serious Violent Crime
British police forces are failing to properly record serious violent crime, according to new statistics released by the Home Office. The government report blamed inaccurate police record keeping for ...
Police 'Failing To Record' Serious Violent Crime
British police forces are failing to properly record serious violent crime, according to new statistics released by the Home Office. The government report blamed inaccurate police record keeping for ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
More Arrests Over Youth Club Stabbing
Four more people have been arrested in relation to the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy outside a youth club in Liverpool. Joseph Lappin, was with two friends when he was attacked by a group of youths o...
More Arrests Over Youth Club Stabbing
Four more people have been arrested in relation to the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy outside a youth club in Liverpool. Joseph Lappin, was with two friends when he was attacked by a group of youths o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2008
Pensioner Is Latest Assault Victim
A man in his 70s has fallen victim to an assault in north Belfast. He was one of two men attacked in incidents in the early hours of this morning. The pensioner was attacked first at around 5am on t...
Pensioner Is Latest Assault Victim
A man in his 70s has fallen victim to an assault in north Belfast. He was one of two men attacked in incidents in the early hours of this morning. The pensioner was attacked first at around 5am on t...
Business News, Oct 23, 2008
Contract Boss Picks Up UTV Business Prize
A 29-year-old Dundonald man has picked up the Young Business Personality of the Year accolade at the UTV Business Eye Awards. Rory McNaughton who runs Ireland-wide Contract Services (NI) accepted the...
Contract Boss Picks Up UTV Business Prize
A 29-year-old Dundonald man has picked up the Young Business Personality of the Year accolade at the UTV Business Eye Awards. Rory McNaughton who runs Ireland-wide Contract Services (NI) accepted the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2008
Border Body Find Probed
A body has been found near the border with the Irish Republic. Police are investigating the discovery of the man's body - found yesterday afternoon - in a house near a village in Co Armagh. The shoc...
Border Body Find Probed
A body has been found near the border with the Irish Republic. Police are investigating the discovery of the man's body - found yesterday afternoon - in a house near a village in Co Armagh. The shoc...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
Woman Questioned Over Suspected Terror Offences
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, police have revealed. Greater Manchester Police said the woman was arrested in Longsight last Friday after officers searched add...
Woman Questioned Over Suspected Terror Offences
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, police have revealed. Greater Manchester Police said the woman was arrested in Longsight last Friday after officers searched add...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2008
Police Target Crime
Three people have been arrested and a suspected firearm seized in a 'targeted' PSNI operation. The two men and one women were taken into custody following a search in the Antrim area yesterday. The ...
Police Target Crime
Three people have been arrested and a suspected firearm seized in a 'targeted' PSNI operation. The two men and one women were taken into custody following a search in the Antrim area yesterday. The ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
Investigation Launched After Laser Dazzles Pilots
Lothian and Borders Police have launched an investigation after two pilots were dazzled by a green laser while landing in Edinburgh. At around 9.30 pm on Tuesday the captain of a cargo plane which to...
Investigation Launched After Laser Dazzles Pilots
Lothian and Borders Police have launched an investigation after two pilots were dazzled by a green laser while landing in Edinburgh. At around 9.30 pm on Tuesday the captain of a cargo plane which to...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
Al Fayed Denies Child Assault Claims
Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed has vehemently denied a newspaper report alleging he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl, after voluntarily speaking to police. Mr al Fayed was questioned 'under caut...
Al Fayed Denies Child Assault Claims
Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed has vehemently denied a newspaper report alleging he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl, after voluntarily speaking to police. Mr al Fayed was questioned 'under caut...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2008
Armagh Violence Was Police 'Ambush'
Police and fire crews came under attack during street violence in Lurgan and Craigavon last night. Missiles and petrol bombs were thrown at police, and other emergency services, as the trouble escal...
Armagh Violence Was Police 'Ambush'
Police and fire crews came under attack during street violence in Lurgan and Craigavon last night. Missiles and petrol bombs were thrown at police, and other emergency services, as the trouble escal...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
Swindon Councillors Scrap Speed Cameras
Councillors in Swindon have voted to stop funding speed cameras in the town, making it the first borough in England to take the steps. The decision to withdraw fixed speed cameras from the Wiltshire ...
Swindon Councillors Scrap Speed Cameras
Councillors in Swindon have voted to stop funding speed cameras in the town, making it the first borough in England to take the steps. The decision to withdraw fixed speed cameras from the Wiltshire ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2008
Other News In Brief
'Arrests' Over Chinese Murder Detectives investigating the deaths of two Chinese graduates in Newcastle have arrested three men on suspicion of their murder. Xi Zhou and her boyfriend Zhen Xing Yang,...
Other News In Brief
'Arrests' Over Chinese Murder Detectives investigating the deaths of two Chinese graduates in Newcastle have arrested three men on suspicion of their murder. Xi Zhou and her boyfriend Zhen Xing Yang,...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
